Evening Scented Stock Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Sow Matthiola Longipetala seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. Plant just below the surface of the soil and keep moist until germination, which usually occurs within 10-15 days at 60-65 degrees F. For continuous blooming, plant a new crop of these night scented stock seeds every 4 weeks. In mild climates, sow in late fall for early spring blooms.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Though mature plants prefer fairly dry soil, water them occasionally to prevent the soil from entirely drying out. Remove wilted blossoms for new growth. Though the blossoms remain closed during the day, they open at the end of the day and produce a lovely fragrance all night long. These flowers actually produce a stronger scent when grown without much fertilization or watering.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, these Matthiola Longipetala plants produce long, thin pods. Watch the pods carefully, removing them from the plant when they turn from green to yellow. If left to ripen to brown, they will split and release their seeds. Spread out the pods in a dry location, keeping them loosely covered to contain the seeds that will be released as the pods dry. Separate the evening scented stock seeds from the pods and store them in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Night Scented Stock, Perfume Plant, Annual Stock
Latin Name: Matthiola longipetala
Species Origin: Introduced US Wildflower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 35,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 20 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
A flower
My order was completed on time and I received it in full.
Sweet scented blooming stock
Everwilde has a some very nice heirloom flower seeds to add to my cottage garden. The evening scented stock is light, airy and fragrant. Nice in a bouquet too. Highly Recommend
Review images:
extremely fragrant
This is my 2nd time to purchase these. I LOVE the intoxicating fragrance at night!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Sow Matthiola Longipetala seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. Plant just below the surface of the soil and keep moist until germination, which usually occurs within 10-15 days at 60-65 degrees F. For continuous blooming, plant a new crop of these night scented stock seeds every 4 weeks. In mild climates, sow in late fall for early spring blooms.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Though mature plants prefer fairly dry soil, water them occasionally to prevent the soil from entirely drying out. Remove wilted blossoms for new growth. Though the blossoms remain closed during the day, they open at the end of the day and produce a lovely fragrance all night long. These flowers actually produce a stronger scent when grown without much fertilization or watering.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, these Matthiola Longipetala plants produce long, thin pods. Watch the pods carefully, removing them from the plant when they turn from green to yellow. If left to ripen to brown, they will split and release their seeds. Spread out the pods in a dry location, keeping them loosely covered to contain the seeds that will be released as the pods dry. Separate the evening scented stock seeds from the pods and store them in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Night Scented Stock, Perfume Plant, Annual Stock
Latin Name: Matthiola longipetala
Species Origin: Introduced US Wildflower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 35,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 20 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Reviews
Review
A flower
My order was completed on time and I received it in full.
Review
Sweet scented blooming stock
Everwilde has a some very nice heirloom flower seeds to add to my cottage garden. The evening scented stock is light, airy and fragrant. Nice in a bouquet too. Highly Recommend
Review images:
Review
extremely fragrant
This is my 2nd time to purchase these. I LOVE the intoxicating fragrance at night!